49815 ZIP Code — Channing, MI

Dickinson County, Michigan

ZIP code 49815 is located in Channing, Michigan, within Dickinson County. It covers approximately 126.71 square miles and serves a population of 205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49815

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,200.

Median household income is $74,750. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 49815 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

205

population

126.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49815 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49815

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49815. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Channing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49881 Sagola (8.4 mi) 49834 Foster City (11.8 mi) 49879 Republic (13.5 mi) 49831 Felch (13.6 mi) 49831 Felch (13.6 mi) 49801 Iron Mountain (16.5 mi) 49920 Crystal Falls (17 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	205
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	126.71 sq mi
Water area	2.02 sq mi
Latitude	46.1831
Longitude	-87.9921
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	47.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	32.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	16.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

205

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

$74,750

Median household income

$42,530

Per capita income

$110,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

458

Housing units

28.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	25	12.2%
18 and over	180	87.8%
65 and over	76	37.1%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Group	Count	%
White	193	88.9%
Hispanic or Latino	12	5.5%
Two or more races	12	5.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	47.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	32.7%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	16.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	25.0%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
Median income	$74,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	74.7%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	40.0%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	61.2%
Fuel oil	6.9%
Wood	31.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	11	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	32	27.6%
Households with children under 18	14	12.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	50.0%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.1%	5.1%
Married	84.5%	59.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.3%
Divorced	8.3%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 15.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	81.3%
High school	3	18.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Other services 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Finance & real estate 9.2%

Professional & management 5.1%

Retail trade 2.0%

Construction 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	32.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	14.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	196	95.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	199	97.1%
Born in same state	199	97.1%
Born in different state	121	59.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	2.9%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34	16.6%
French	20	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	5.4%
German	7	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.6%
Internet access	97.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49815

What city is ZIP code 49815 in?

ZIP code 49815 is primarily assigned to Channing, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49815 in?

ZIP code 49815 falls within Dickinson County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49815 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 49815 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49815 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 49815 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 49815 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 49815 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49815?

The median home value in ZIP code 49815 is $110,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 49815 in?

ZIP code 49815 observes the CST timezone.